Falling Feathers in Yellow and White Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper by Ricardo De Silva

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Falling Feathers in Yellow and White Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper

A bright abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo … Read more Falling Feathers in Yellow and White Abstract Expressionist in Acrylic on Paper

A bright abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). Shapes resembling feathers are created out of thick paint pressed into the paper. They are floating against a red and grey background.

Signed and dated at the bottom edge: R. de Silva - 86
Paper size: 30"H x 22.25"W

From a collection of Ricardo de Silva's work and memorabilia. DeSilva was born in Brazil and grew up in Los Angeles. He was a gallery owner, first in Santa Barbara in the 1960's and 70's, then in San Jose in the 1980's. He was dedicated to promoting the work of talented upcoming artists, including Kogyo and Hasui Kiyochika, Robert Frame, Jim Stuckenberg, Alice Robertson Carr, Deborah Eve Alastra, Russell Kelly, and Diana Mark. See less